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two air fryer parmesan crusted chicken cutlets on a plate garnished with chopped parsley
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Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken

This air fryer parmesan crusted chicken is an effortless recipe that delivers perfectly crispy results in a fuss-free way, making it ideal for any night of the week. Combining panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and dried herbs, this dish is both flavorful and satisfying with minimal effort needed!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer parmesan crusted chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 325kcal

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer

Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, dried thyme, or Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 4 chicken cutlets
  • olive oil spray
  • lemon wedges (optional) for serving
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Instructions

  • In a shallow bowl or on a plate, combine the flour, salt, garlic powder, dried herbs, and black pepper. Stir until combined.
    ½ cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, dried thyme, or Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    flour mixed with seasonings on a plate
  • In another bowl, beat the eggs.
    2 eggs
    beaten eggs in a shallow plate
  • In a shallow bowl or on a plate, combine the panko breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese. Stir until combined.
    ⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs, ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
    panko parmesan breading on a plate
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400 °F (200 °C).
  • Place one chicken cutlet in the flour bowl and flip it until it is evenly covered. Then dip it in the egg bowl until covered. Finally, place it in the breadcrumb bowl and flip until the chicken cutlet is covered completely. Repeat with all chicken cutlets.
    4 chicken cutlets
    two breaded chicken cutlets on a plate
  • Place the chicken cutlets in the air fryer basket. Generously spray them with oil. Then flip and spray the other side. Air fry for 10-15 minutes until crispy.
    olive oil spray
    two air fryer parmesan crusted chicken cutlets in an air fryer basket before air frying
  • Serve with lemon wedges (optional) and side dishes of your choice. Enjoy!
    lemon wedges (optional)
    two air fryer parmesan crusted chicken cutlets on a plate garnished with chopped parsley

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken cutlet | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 1.578mg | Potassium: 694mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 2mg